The IPL has come a long way since its inception in 2008, and today it is recognized as one of the most lucrative cricket tournaments in the world. With the backing of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and some of the biggest names in Indian business, the IPL has grown in stature and popularity with each passing year.

The 2023 edition of the IPL will be sponsored by Tata Sons, one of India's oldest and most respected conglomerates. The tournament will now be known as the Tata IPL, and the partnership between the BCCI and Tata Sons promises to take the IPL to new heights.

The tournament will feature eight teams, with each team playing a total of 14 matches in the league stage. The top four teams at the end of the league stage will progress to the playoffs, which will consist of two qualifiers, an eliminator, and a final. The winner of the final will be crowned the IPL champions and take home the coveted trophy.

One of the most exciting aspects of the Tata IPL 2023 is the return of the Rajasthan Royals and the Chennai Super Kings. Both teams were suspended from the IPL for two years due to their involvement in the spot-fixing scandal, and their return is expected to add a new level of excitement and intensity to the tournament.

The 2023 IPL auction saw some of the biggest names in world cricket go under the hammer. The Kolkata Knight Riders made the biggest bid of the auction, securing the services of English all-rounder Ben Stokes for a record Rs. 14.5 crore. Other big names who were bought for big bucks include David Warner, Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, and Jos Buttler.

The Tata IPL 2023 promises to be a thrilling and action-packed tournament, with some of the biggest names in world cricket showcasing their skills in front of packed stadiums and millions of fans watching around the world. With the backing of Tata Sons, the IPL is set to go from strength to strength, and we can't wait for the action to begin!

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IPL 2023 begins on March 31, with Chennai Super Kings taking on Gujarat Giants at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Each team will play 14 matches, and IPL 2023 returns to a home-and-away format after being played entirely in Maharashtra last year.

     Champions $2.9 Million Rs 20 Crore

            Runner-ups $1.8 Million Rs 13 Crore

                    3rd Place $1.3 Million Rs 6.5 Crore

                              4th Place $1.3 Million Rs 6.5 Crore

                  IPL 2023 Teams & Players List

Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Glints are the two new teams in the IPL, which was added recently last season. Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Delhi Capitals (DC), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Punjab King (PBKS), Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Mumbai Indians (MI), Rajasthan Royals (RR), Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), and Gujarat Titans (GT) are the ten teams and their short forms.